SKU: CL.012-3539-01
One of Frederic Chopin's best known works, Prelude, Op. 28, No. 4, presents emotion-packed performance opportunities for bands at all levels. This new Ed Huckeby transcription for band provides an almost literal translation of Chopin's original work with tremendous musical challenges in both the interpretive and dynamic realms, providing the ensemble an opportunity to explore musical possibilities which might be less attainable in a more technical piece. The recognizable melodic and harmonic structures will make this piece a real hit with concert audiences and provides an opportunity to teach the musical styles of the greatest 19th century composer of piano music. Great music!
About Heritage of the March
Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style
SKU: CL.012-4268-01
A stirring performance of a King march is the perfect way to round out your concert program. Audiences love marches and this well-crafted arrangement by James Swearingen is a guaranteed toe-tapper. Singable themes, strong counter-melodies, and interesting percussion parts make this the perfect selection for that special concert. A guaranteed winner!
SKU: CL.012-4063-75
Commissioned by Pennsylvania's Nu Chapter of Phi Beta Mu (the International Fraternity of Band Directors), The Keystone is a concert/festival work written for the symphonic band by Robert W. Smith. Featuring fanfare motifs, soaring melodies, and driving harmonic effects, this impressive work is appropriate for any concert performance setting. Well scored and very effective!
SKU: CL.012-2569-01
A previously unpublished work by Russell Alexander (1877-1915), probably composed before the turn of the 20th century. This edition, created from the composer's original manuscripts, includes full score and parts for contemporary concert band instrumentation. NOTE: this is a completely different musical work from product numbers #013-0183-00 and #013-0867-00. Please view music samples on website to confirm.
SKU: CL.012-3697-75
Dramatic and powerful, Legend of the Ancient Hero tells the musical story of a warrior in ancient times who risked his life to save his country from being conquered. Benjamin Yeo is a talented young composer from Singapore who has combined exciting rhythmic elements and a contrasting lyrical section that will make this programmatic work the highlight in your band concert, contest or festival performances! Solos for flute, trumpet and saxophone also provide opportunities to feature the best in your band. Simply exceptional!
About Gems of the Concert Band
A series of transcriptions and other works in varying styles, representative of the programming of the Great American Classic Concert Band era of a century ago, as exemplified by John Phillip Sousa, Edwin Franko Goldman, Karl L. King, and Leonard B. Smith
SKU: CL.012-4434-00
An epic programmatic work that captures the fight between good and evil. The work opens with a heroic fanfare that commands attention. From here the music subsides into a beautifully lyric chorale section. Our musical story begins to unfold as the demons theme is introduced. The theme is developed and expanded, creating a feeling of unresolved conflict, ultimately leading to a thunderous conclusion. From here, the heroic theme returns, stronger and more developed this time as our battle between good and evil comes to its conclusion, but not before a brief final battle creating a dramatic end to the piece that will have your audiences on their feet. Destined to be a classic for concert and festival use, cross cueing is used to insure success in most performance settings. Don’t miss this exceptional addition to the concert band repertoire.
SKU: CL.012-3683-75
Ye Olde English Hunt comes to life through this colorful and humorous musical portrait. The opening pastoral scene is augmented with bird whistles, duck calls, and whatever wildlife your percussion section can conjure up. A series of trumpet calls, followed by a chorus of A Hunting We Will Go leads us into the frenzy of the hunt, complete with barking dogs and the galloping of horse hooves. Great fun for the band and especially your audience, this is a lighter, tongue in cheek selection for all.
SKU: CL.012-4542-00
In Greek mythology, Zeus gave Pandora a box, but warned her never to open it. But the urge to open it overcame her. All of life’s miseries came out of the box, let free into the world. The final thing remaining in the box was hope, and a new beginning. This powerful and poignant work depicts Pandora’s myth. A bold and forceful opening statement gives way to a beautiful and haunting melody. Lush and mournfully dissonant harmonies gradually build to a climax of incredible emotion and power. As the music ends, we are reminded of a new hope and a new beginning, creating a sensitive and memorable moment. A meaningful and significant addition to the concert band repertoire; destined to be a classic.
SKU: CL.012-3701-01
Rob Grice's Portrait of an Old Country Town is a programmatic work depicting images of an early American community. The beauty of the countryside, the work involved in taming the great outdoors, and a small town festival celebration are all pictorial elements of the piece. Accessible to bands of modest experience, sounds much harder than it is. An exceptionally nice work!
SKU: CL.012-3475-01
Wow! This beautifully lyrical work showcases the fluid writing style which has made the music of Ed Huckeby so popular. The fresh harmonies and flowing melodic lines are combined with creative scoring to make this piece a must play for bands at all levels. This magnificent selection will make a great change of pace for your next concert or contest performance. Highly recommended!
About C.L. Barnhouse Spotlight Series
The Barnhouse Spotlight series includes publications for solo instruments with concert band accompaniment. These publications are designed to feature outstanding members of your band as soloist, and to provide unique and entertaining programming options. Solo parts are graded more difficult than the band accompaniments
SKU: CL.012-4533-00
From the dramatic opening and theme to the merry hornpipe and final ominous knell of the gong, it's all hands on deck! A Pirate's Tale musically depicts life of the high seas in the ages of gangplanks and shipboard scallywags. Delightfully descriptive, this work will entertain and amuse all. So weigh anchor, run up the Jolly Roger and set sail with A Pirate's Tale. AARGH!!
SKU: CL.012-4468-75
This Victor Lopez work evokes images of excitement, bravery and sorrow as Erebus and Terror: The Lost Ships retells the story of the Sir John Franklin expedition in search of the Northwest Passage. Beginning with anticipation as the explorers depart their homeland, the rousing melodic theme is written for clarinet, horn and alto saxophone. The excitement of the journey turns melancholic for a few moments, as the gravity of their journey sinks in, but their courage is again renewed as the trumpets tell the story. A haunting flute and oboe duet foreshadows the inevitable crash portrayed with strong chromatic dissonances, into the ice and the loss of both ships and their crews. The journey has ended for these men, but their story lives on and Sir John Franklin is remembered as a hero due to his valuable contributions to the development of Canada's north. Highly recommended!
SKU: CL.012-4571-75
This exciting work depicts the lively and sunny nature of the state of Florida. Opening with a brilliant and majestic section highlighting the state's bright and vibrant culture, a flowing melody follows, representing the calming winds and consistent breeze of the state. Dance is a large part of Florida's culture, especially in its southern region, and the 7/8 rhythm captures an Afro-Latin style dance movement. The chorale/hymn section is based on the Florida Song, which is a traditional school song of many schools, including Florida A&M in Tallahassee. The work then recapitulates and moves toward a driving and joyful conclusion. An excellent contest/festival work!
SKU: CL.012-4330-01
The initial notes of this beautiful theme will tempt you to close your eyes and envision the great beauty of the Irish countryside. Interesting harmonies that are scored to sound rich and warm certainly add to the appealing quality of this very expressive work. Emotionally uplifting, this heartfelt ballad touches all the right buttons necessary to leave your audience highly satisfied. Simply beautiful!
SKU: CL.012-3784-75
Fasten your seatbelts and hang on; you are about to go on the most exciting Night Ride of your life! Rhythmic and full of energy, this piece has a fresh and innovative sound. The stark musical contrasts and the dark, foreboding middle section will make this work a favorite for concert and festival use. Solid scoring will help ensure success with smaller ensembles. Lots of interesting percussion parts add to the effect. Your audience will be reaching for the grab handles!
SKU: CL.012-4500-75
Karl King's Cyrus The Great March had been a band favorite for nearly a century, and this Karl L. King Centennial Edition by Andrew Glover gives new life to this classic march! Long a favorite of circus bands, with its ponderous low brass lines and ominous minor key tonalities, this engaging march provides opportunities for all sections to display technical and musical virtuosity. Proof that not all marches sound alike, Cyrus The Great will delight and impress your audiences from start to finish.
SKU: CL.012-2357-00
A brilliant and powerful new overture by the master of the modern concert band. The splendor and jubilance of Spring are most evident in this new work commissioned by the prestigious Tenri High School Band of Japan. A contest/festival must for better high school and college bands.
SKU: CL.012-1858-00
A brilliant concert march commemorating the 100th Anniversary of C.L. Barnhouse Co. by this noted composer. Exciting, playable, great melodies and an extremely strong finish herald one of the best new concert marches in years.
SKU: CL.012-4901-00
Celebrated composer and long-time railroad aficionado David Holsinger captures in music the romance and power of a favorite diesel locomotive in this descriptive musical portrait. The birth, life, and demise of one of the first departures of the steam generation is depicted in this picturesque and invigorating work. Mature bands will enjoy the challenge of telling the story of the Last Run!.
SKU: CL.012-3818-01
This exciting new composition contains all the musical elements that you would want your ensemble to experience. A wonderful and moving tribute to our everyday heroes serves as the backdrop for this creative endeavor. The perfect combination of story and music results in a variety of musical settings that are masterfully scored to provide a quality of sound that is both impacting and, at times, highly delicate. It should be noted that a lush heroic theme is interwoven throughout the piece that will undoubtedly inspire members of the audience to sing to themselves as they leave the concert hall. Inspiring!
SKU: CL.012-1824-00
Opening with colorful bursts from various sections, the music surges forward to an energetic theme supported by driving harmonies and rhythms. A beautifully orchestrated middle section with a lush, expressive melody featuring solo trumpet or trumpet section is followed by a return to the original energetic tempo and an exciting ending.
About Bach Series arranged by Alfred Reed
Masterful settings for concert band by the venerable Alfred Reed, these works have been scored to achieve richness and beauty without detracting from the textural construction created by Bach himself. Marvelous educational and program material!
SKU: CL.012-4900-00
In Ancient Dances, David Holsinger takes a theme, alluding to ancient polyphony, and transforms it into a pulse-pounding, finger-twisting, raucous set of breathless variations, so typical of this composer’s unique compositional style. Great moments for every musician in the ensemble! Not for the faint of heart!
SKU: CL.012-2489-01
A marvelous work from the pen of an innovative and imaginative writer. Containing moods that vary from decisive and dramatic to poignantly beautiful it is brimming with majestic potential. Very regal in nature and simply overflowing with expressive writing!
SKU: CL.012-1455-00
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Based on the hymn tune Holy, Holy, Holy. It is an inspirational piece to prepare and perform. Not technically difficult, it showcase a solo trio consisting of Flute, Clarinet and Alto Saxophone. This work will highlight any concert, especially those during holidays, and also makes an outstanding contest choice.
SKU: CL.012-1712-00
With sensitive, but practical, percussion writing the opening slow section develops into lush harmonies set in a mixture of contemporary and chorale-like styles reminiscent of this composer’s earlier best- selling Momentations.’’ In contrast, a bright and exciting section follows with all the drama, drive and enthusiasm of that Spears’ style!
About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series
The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.
SKU: CL.012-1339-02
The writer captures the feeling of a winter wonderland of skiing, skating and sleigh rides in this appealing piece for winter or Chrismas concerts!
SKU: CL.012-3396-00
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The beautifully expressive Largo from the Concerto Grosso No. 12 and the Bourre from the ‘Water Music Suite’ provide excellent study material for young performers.
